Voiding the warranty question
#11
07-29-2011, 08:45 AM
#12
07-29-2011, 09:37 AM
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Conversation at a dealership a few years ago:
Cocky HD guy: I see you have a trailer hitch. If you ever have a problem that'll void your warranty.
Me: I don't think so. Can you show me something in writing that says that?
Suddenly not so cocky HD guy: no, that's just what I heard.
Cocky HD guy: I see you have a trailer hitch. If you ever have a problem that'll void your warranty.
Me: I don't think so. Can you show me something in writing that says that?
Suddenly not so cocky HD guy: no, that's just what I heard.
#14
07-29-2011, 09:44 AM
This question has been asked and discussed here quite a few time so you might want to do a search to look at some of the other discussions. But in any case in the US the dealer or manufacturer cannot "void" your entire warranty because you put those parts on, its illegal. In order not to honor the warranty for a specific repair they would have to show that those modifications actually caused the malfunction you are looking to cover, and the burdon of proof is on them. It would be hard for them to prove that if you came in to have your HK radio repaired under warranty, for example.
Have your dealer look up the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Have your dealer look up the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
His suggested changes wouldn't void his entire warranty, but it may call into question what the warranty would cover should there be a problem down the road.
For example, look at the SE parts catalog and many items contain a disclaimer that their very installation can void your warranty.
The MMWA certainly comes into play, at least on this continent.
#15
07-29-2011, 07:55 PM
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#16
07-29-2011, 08:45 PM
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If you really want to do a mod, then do it! Full speed ahead. Damn the torpedo"s or rather warranty.
For the most part not much happens to the bike in 24 months.
If you mod it and it breaks, fix it. If you can't take care of fixing it then don't do it.
Worry worry worry oh my.
Time goes fast. Mine were out of warranty before I even knew it. My 2010 Ultra will go out in a couple months. It will probably fall apart before winter.
For the most part not much happens to the bike in 24 months.
If you mod it and it breaks, fix it. If you can't take care of fixing it then don't do it.
Worry worry worry oh my.
Time goes fast. Mine were out of warranty before I even knew it. My 2010 Ultra will go out in a couple months. It will probably fall apart before winter.
#17
07-29-2011, 08:50 PM
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#18
07-29-2011, 08:57 PM
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I don't know that I've ever heard of (and if so, it's been so rare that I don't remember it) an engine breakdown due strictly to cams. If you choose the wrong one (which you haven't) it's possible, or it may just run like ****. Other than that I don't think you've got a lot to worry about. And if something did go wrong, you either pull the cams yourself and put the stock ones back in, or pay an indy two or three hours of labor to put the original ones back in and then take it to the dealer and you'd still be further ahead moneywise.
#19
07-29-2011, 09:10 PM
well actually...
just sayin'
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03-04-2012, 12:30 PM
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This is an older post, but...
Sucks, about the warranty issues with HD dealers, but then, why do they still do scheduled maintenance when a bike has been modified? Isn't that a double standard. Meaning your doing the maintenance with them to keep the warranty valid... Right?
After reading this post I seem to feel stupid, cause I paid for the 7yr warranty when i just bought my new 2012 SG. Maybe I can get a refund on the warranty, cause I know I'll be modifying it... Myself???
After reading this post I seem to feel stupid, cause I paid for the 7yr warranty when i just bought my new 2012 SG. Maybe I can get a refund on the warranty, cause I know I'll be modifying it... Myself???